Publisher's Synopsis
The definitive, complete reference of digital pathology!
An extraordinarily comprehensive and complete book for individuals with anything from minimal knowledge to deep, accomplished experience in digital pathology. Easy to read and plainly written, Digital Pathology examines the history and technological evolution of digital pathology, from the birth of scanning technology and telepathology to three-dimensional imaging on large multi-touch displays and computer aided diagnosis.
A must-have book for anyone wishing to learn more about and work in this exciting and critical information environment including pathologists, laboratory professionals, students and any other medical practitioners with a particular interest in the history and future of digital pathology. It can also be a useful reference for anyone, medical or non-medical, who have an interest in learning more about the field.
Digital pathology is truly a game changer, and this book is a crucial tool for anyone wishing to know more.
Subjects discussed in depth include:
- Static digital imaging; basics and clinical use.
- Digital imaging processes.
- Telepathology.
- While slide imaging.
- Clinical applications of whole slide imaging.
- Digital pathology for educational, quality improvement, research and other settings.
- Forensic digital imaging.
